Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 698: Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer_1

Chapter 698: Chapter 698: Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer_1

After a peaceful night, with the help of the Xuantong Pill’s medicinal power, Su Chengyu successfully advanced to the eighth level of Foundation Establishment Realm. His mana springs swelled yet again, and subtle changes appeared within his Domain of Consciousness.

Su Chengyu exhaled a murky breath and walked to the window to draw the curtains. A morning ray of sunshine poured in, casting a glowing luster on his handsome face, making him look even more radiant.

Stretching lazily, Su Chengyu opened the door and walked out of the room. Seeing him coming out, the members of the Jiangdong Dragon Soul Department greeted him in chorus.

Qin Muge entered from outside carrying a paper bag and said, "Seeing that you’re not out yet, I brought you back some breakfast."

The crowd suddenly erupted in jest. Qin Muge’s fondness for Su Chengyu was already known to all within the Dragon Soul Department of Jiangdong.

Su Chengyu accepted the breakfast and said, "Thank you."

"There’s no need for thanks. Although you don’t like me, we can still be friends, right?" Qin Muge whispered.

"Of course."

Qin Muge replied with a beaming smile, "Eat while it’s warm. And are you really not participating in today’s competition?"

"I am going to participate. After all, am I to grovel before Lee Longqing every time I see him? Moreover, I quite like the reward for the championship." Su Chengyu responded with a laugh.

Qin Muge’s fists clenched, "I believe in you. You can definitely win this competition and deflate Lee Longqing’s arrogance."

Upon hearing that Su Chengyu was going to participate in the competition, Qiu Ji and others were equally excited. Even though they did not think Su Chengyu could win the championship due to the power of Lee Longqing.

Su Chengyu returned to his room, had a few bites of breakfast, and then left for the #1 Martial Arts Field with everyone.

All sixty contestants from the Dragon Soul Department had arrived, along with their team leaders. The first event was the draw ceremony with sixty balls, each containing a piece of paper with a number. The contestants would compete according to their draw- #1 against #2, #3 against #4, and so on.

He Lian Xuan himself ascended the stage to host the ceremony. With a grand wave of his hand, the sixty balls scattered out towards the contestants who leaped forward to grab a ball.

Su Chengyu hooked a ball with his right hand, opened it and found that he picked #13, which meant his opponent would be the person who picked #14.

The competition would be held simultaneously in three Martial Arts Fields. Numbers 1 through 20 in the #1 field, 21 through 40 in the #2 field, and finally, 41 through 60 in the #3 field.

After drawing their numbers, the contestants departed the stage to prepare for the competition in their respective fields.

Su Chengyu exchanged numbers with Qin Muge, and learned that Qin was #25 and would be competing on the #2 Martial Arts Field, hence she won’t be able to watch Su Chengyu’s matches.

"Do your best," Su Chengyu smiled.

"Given your strength, whoever draws you will be in a tough spot. So I won’t wish you luck," Qin Muge laughed, covering her mouth. And after waving goodbye to Su Chengyu, she headed towards the #2 Martial Arts Field.

At the #1 Martial Arts Field, Su Chengyu recognized a few familiar faces. There were members from different Dragon Soul Departments, including two from Jiangdong. Both were unable to measure up to Su Chengyu’s strength

One of them competed before Su Chengyu, and unfortunately, his opponent was a member from Danyang Dragon Soul Department.

The Danyang member bore animosity towards Jiangdong and revealed a hint of a cold smile after seeing who his competitor was. Su Chengyu immediately sent a message to Lu Hong warning, "You’re no match for him. Surrender immediately or he’ll seriously injure you."

Lu Hong heeded Su Chengyu’s warning but chose not to surrender. Boldly, he adopted a fighting stance, clearly demonstrating his resolve not to surrender but to fight, even if it meant injury.

The end result was as predicted by Su Chengyu. Lu Hong was brutally injured by his Danyang opponent’s three punches and collapsed off the stage, vomiting blood.

"Despicable! The contest rules state that no intentional heavy blows should be dealt, and that no contestant’s life should be endangered. You vastly overpowered him, so why such a heavy hand?"

Kuang Sheng, another Jiangdong contestant, quickly rushed to Lu Hong’s side and helped him to his feet; his face was filled with anger.

The Danyang contestant shrugged nonchalantly, "I barely used all my strength. Otherwise, would he even be alive? Fights can get messy, injuries are to be expected."

Kuang Sheng’s appeal to the referee was quickly dismissed, "Your protest is overruled. The competition will continue." The referee said indifferently.

"Mr. Su..." Kuang Sheng turned towards Su Chengyu for help since the referee was unresponsive.

With a sigh, Su Chengyu stepped up. Lu Hong spoke weakly but defiantly on the side, "Kuang Sheng, I’m fine! Mr. Su warned me to surrender, but it was I who chose not to. A man must retain his pride even if he is beaten and injured."

Kuang Sheng reluctantly agreed and Su Chengyu interjected, extending his hand to put in some mana. "That might indeed show your will, but remember there’s no shame in admitting defeat against a stronger opponent. I have treated you, you will be fine. Go rest."

Gratefully, Lu Hong responded, "Thank you, Mr. Su," and was taken away to rest.

The Danyang contestant jumped off the stage with a satisfied look, and gave Lu Hong a contemptuous thumbs-down gesture. "Do be careful if you encounter anyone from Danyang or Jiangnan Dragon Soul Department in the future," Su Chengyu warned.

Kuang Sheng heeded the advice, "The men from Danyang and Jiangnan are truly petty and narrow-minded, their antics are truly contemptible."

Soon it was Su Chengyu’s turn. His opponent was from Jiangnan Dragon Soul Department and this contestant demonstrated agility, immediately surrendering as soon as the referee announced the start of the match. He leaped off the stage, afraid that slowing down would result in heavy injuries by Su Chengyu.

"No wonder Lee Longqing said that the Dragon Soul Department competition is pointless. He seems to be right," said Su Chengyu, feeling rather hallow.

Su Chengyu knew that in the upcoming matches, unless his opponent was Lee Longqing, they would most likely surrender immediately, not daring to engage in a contest with him.

His strength, along with Lee Longqing’s, towered above the rest, placing them in a different league altogether. Their opponents did not stand a chance against them, rendering the competition meaningless. Thus many silently prayed not to draw either Su Chengyu or Lee Longqing.